I’m halfway through Praxis and no lie it’s been a difficult but rewarding journey. The curriculum is only difficult if I don’t adapt to it but so far I’ve been doing great.
However, I occasionally get tired and burnt out. I have to recognize my limits and that I can’t churn out work constantly like a machine. Here’s what I do.
- Learn to say no. You’re not obligated to do something unless it’s absolutely necessary. This means not going out with friends or if your boss asks you to stay longer, decline.
- Self-care is necessary and so is your mental well-being.
- Don’t overwhelm yourself with work, find a healthy balance.
- Change up your routine in any way you can. Take a different route to work, eat a different breakfast, listen to a new playlist, or change your workout.
- Add a creative hobby into your routine or do something you like such as painting, writing, or woodworking. You get the idea.
- Take a walk in the park. Literally. You need some fresh air.
- Stay hydrated my friend.
- Talk to family or friends about how you feel demotivated and ask them for encouragement. They’re your personal cheerleaders and we all need someone to reassure us that everything will be alright.